Bridge Deck Rehab: Mashel River, Puyallup River and Kapowsin Creek - CRP 5963

Pierce County Planning & Public Works is issuing a competitive sealed bid solicitation for Bridge Deck Rehabilitation project CRP 5963, federally funded under Federal Aid No. BHOM-9927(069). The procurement encompasses improvements to three county bridges: Bridge No. 24164-A on Alder Road Cutoff Road East (Mashel River), Bridge No. 6195-A on 96th Street East (Puyallup River), and Bridge No. 5175-C on Orville Road East (Kapowsin Creek). The primary deliverable involves replacing existing asphalt concrete pavement with polyester concrete overlays at specified thicknesses (1 1/16 inches for Bridge 24164-A, 1 9/16 inches for Bridge 6195-A, and 2 1/16 inches for Bridge 5175-C), along with deck preparation, surface scarification, removal of existing overlays and waterproofing membranes, installation of HMA joint seals, approach slab repairs, and comprehensive traffic management and erosion control measures. Bids are due electronically or in sealed envelopes by 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with public bid opening and webcast 30 minutes thereafter. Prospective bidders may submit written clarification requests through the Pierce County Procurement and Contract Services website by 3:30 p.m. on the Thursday preceding bid opening. The contract period allows 40 working days for completion with zero utility relocation days. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications under RCW 39.04.350(1), possess valid contractor's licensing, provide UBI and Industrial Insurance Account numbers, certify prevailing wage compliance, and submit a Local Agency Subcontractor List identifying any subcontractors for specified trades. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder, with recycled material percentages serving as a tiebreaker in case of equal bids.

This procurement includes an 11% Federally Small Business Enterprise (FSBE) set-aside requirement, and the project is subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with affirmative action provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Bidders must comply with Buy America requirements for iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials, with certifications required prior to payment. A bid bond equal to five percent of the maximum bid amount, payable to the Treasurer of Pierce County, is required as proposal security, and the successful contractor must furnish executed payment and performance bonds for the full contract amount from approved sureties within ten days of award notification. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in this procurement. The estimated project cost ranges from $2,300,000 to $3,400,000. All contract documents, including detailed construction plans, specifications, and addenda, are available through the Pierce County Procurement and Contract Services website, with proposals submitted via the electronic procurement portal or in person to the Finance Procurement Office at 950 Fawcett Avenue, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA 98402-5603.